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"Udder Destruction," presented at the Lebanon Historical Society Museum and Visitors Center on March 22, provided a look at the role of dairy farming in the creation of conflicts in 17th century New England. Presented by Lindsay Randall of the Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology, the event drew a much larger than expected crowd, forcing museum staff to procure additional chairs from storage. "Who knew that cows would draw such a large crowd?" joked Randall. Randall's talk focused mainly upon conflicts between native Americans an early New England settlers. An archaeologist by profession, Randall explained how her work drew her to cows. While employed at...

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"Udder Destruction," presented at the Lebanon Historical Society Museum and Visitors Center on March 22, provided a look at the role of dairy farming in the creation of conflicts in 17th century New England. Presented by Lindsay Randall of the...

When looking back on the African-American fight for freedom, Connecticut is often characterized as a progressive, friendly place, vital to thousands of escaped slaves, in their secret journey north to the safety of Canada. While partially true, there's...

Colchester Business Association Tag SaleCOLCHESTER - On Sunday June 14, The Colchester Business Association 34th Annual Tag Sale on the Green is coming. Early Bird signup rate of $30 for members is available until Tuesday, May 5. After which the...

Connecticut's family venues keep the kids busy during April vacation with events such as a LEGO contest, parachute drop, dinosaurs, historical hands-on activities and more. Dates are April 13 to 17 unless otherwise noted.
>>The New England Air...

WEST HARTFORD — Michael Werle has been named the interim executive director of The New Children's Museum.
The museum's board of trustees announced Werle's appointment Monday in a news release, and Board Chairman Peter Stevens said his experience aligns...

Spring symposium at Canterbury Community CenterCANTERBURY – On Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Canterbury Community Center, 1 Municipal Dr., will have a Spring Symposium about Prudence Crandall, a 19th century schoolteacher, who...

It's The New Britain Museum of American Art's 112th birthday, which means family fun and free admission Saturday, April 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. Activities include hands-on art projects from 1 to 4 p.m. and children's author readings at 3 and 3:30 p.m. The...

WFSB meteorologist visits St. Martha SchoolENFIELD - Saint Martha School's fifth grade class enjoyed a wonderful visit from WFSB meteorologist, Mark Dixon. The fifth graders have been studying about weather in science, and they all had questions...

From Newington to New London, from now through Easter, kids of all ages can hunt for eggs filled with candy – and apples.
>>Grab your dog and Easter basket and head to Riverfront Park In Glastonbury on Saturday, March 28, at 10 a.m. to hunt for...

Book Discussion Groups at East Granby Public LibraryEAST GRANBY – The East Granby Public Library offers the following book discussion groups. The library supplies the and coffee. Drop-ins always welcome. The morning group meets 2nd Monday of...

Friends of Hall Memorial Library seeking book donationsELLINGTON - The Friends of Hall Memorial Library in Ellington are asking for donations for our Book Cellar and upcoming April Book Sale. We accept donations of good clean books, CDs DVDs and...

Vendors wanted for Paws in the ParkSOUTH WINDSOR - The annual Paws in the Park is now accepting vendors. This free event will take place Saturday, May 2, from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Nevers Park in South Windsor. The event includes many attractions...

East Hartford Women's 9-Hole ClubEAST HARTFORD - The East Hartford Women's 9-Hole Club will hold its Spring Membership Meeting on April 8, at 10:30, at the newly-renovated East Hartford Golf Course, 130 Long Hill St., East Hartford. Feel free to...

It was just about a year ago when one of Hartford's most well-known couples, "Can You See What I See" illustrator, author and creator Walter Wick and his philanthropic wife, Linda Wick, closed the doors on their distinctive John Street...

Local student wins metals at NE Swimming & Diving ChampionshipGLASTONBURY - For the second year in a row, Kingswood Oxford's Boys' Swimming & Diving team placed second in the New England Prep School Swimming and Diving Championship (Div....

Wednesday is April Fool's Day, but the subject of a talk at 7 p.m. at The Mark Twain House & Museum, 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford, while outrageous, is no hoax.
Author Paul Fischer will give a free Book/Mark talk about his nonfiction book, "A...

Hill-Stead Museum welcomes the arrival of spring with May Market, its signature two-day home and garden benefit event on Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
"This year's Market promises to be better than ever, as more...

Fans of history, antiques and home design are invited to buy tickets now for a walking tour of 13 beautiful homes, museums and buildings on the historic Tolland Green between noon and 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 7. For a $25 ticket price, participants will...

So, spring already.
Spring into the air with the P&G Gymnastics and Secret U.S. Classic June 3 at the XL Center in Hartford.
Bounce along with the New England Region Volleyball Association — Northeast Junior Championships at the Connecticut...